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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza School, Targeting Hamas Command Center, Killing 10

Aug 20, 2024, 09:45 AM

Israeli airstrikes targeted the Mustafa Hafez School in central Gaza City, which was reportedly sheltering thousands of displaced people. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the attack was aimed at a Hamas command and control center embedded within the school. Gaza's civil defense agency reported that at least 10 Palestinians were killed in the strike, while other sources mentioned seven fatalities. The IDF mentioned that numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians. The school was allegedly used by Hamas to plan and carry out attacks against Israeli troops in Gaza. The incident was also reported by Reuters.